TGZ Foundation
TGZ Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Solana Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $255K.
TGZ Foundation at a glance
In short: TGZ Foundation gave $50K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,193
- -41.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,731
- -41.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,677
- Total assets
- $1,858,117
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who TGZ Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wilson Middle School ($22K). Together the top 3 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How TGZ Foundation gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $109K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Middle School San Diego, CA | General support of organization's science and technology programs in robotics | $21,627 |
| Hoover High School San Diego, CA | Support of organization's sustainable academy of building & engineering (SABE) program | $19,677 |
| Grossmont High School Education Foundation San Diego, CA | General Support of Organization's Automotive Technology Program | $8,889 |
Ready to take the next step with TGZ Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,858,117 | $278,279 | $97,716 | $50,193 | 3 | $73,978 | $254,541 |
| 2024 | $1,790,884 | $112,210 | $137,978 | $85,511 | 3 | $112,767 | $86,999 |
| 2023 | $1,728,309 | $12,256 | $111,838 | $92,728 | 3 | $103,785 | $14,191 |
| 2022 | $1,655,267 | $-4,197 | $151,624 | $108,564 | 3 | $130,154 | — |
| 2021 | $1,948,407 | $-142,072 | $50,947 | $33,000 | 2 | $42,473 | — |
| 2020 | $2,112,061 | $1 | $9,225 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
TGZ Foundation is led by David P. Stapleton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David P. Stapleton
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Darland
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald Darland
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kamron Barron Clifford
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kirsten Barron Kinney
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Pamela Barron
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kari Blakley
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pamela Burns (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about TGZ Foundation
How much does TGZ Foundation give each year?
TGZ Foundation gave $50K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $86K across 3 grants.
What is TGZ Foundation's typical grant size?
TGZ Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $19,677, and its average grant was $16,731, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TGZ Foundation give grants?
TGZ Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does TGZ Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of TGZ Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is TGZ Foundation?
TGZ Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $278K.
What is TGZ Foundation?
TGZ Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Solana Beach, CA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is TGZ Foundation's EIN?
TGZ Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5509454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in TGZ Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in California
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, democracy, gender equity, racial justice, and efforts to strengthen nonprofits and philanthropy, with work spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, and locations including East and West Africa and Mexico. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $150,000, though amounts varied widely. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but sometimes invites proposals through open processes.
Assets
$14.2B
Grants
2,001
Total Given
$625.0M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Marin Community Foundation funds work in affordable housing and homelessness, community resilience and power, as well as social services, education, arts and conservation, with a focus on marginalized Marin County residents and some broader U.S. and international grantmaking. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
Westlake Village, CA
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation funds nonprofits working to improve lives and alleviate poverty, with initiatives including early childhood development, homelessness, refugees, safe water, and support for foster and opportunity youth. Its work is global, and its 2024 grants had a median award of $76,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, except through its Good Neighbor Program for eligible local nonprofits and Title 1 schools.
Assets
$7.4B
Grants
1,339
Total Given
$287.7M
The California Endowment
Los Angeles, CA
The California Endowment funds nonprofit, government, and eligible faith-based organizations working to advance health and racial equity, strengthen community power, and improve health systems and communities, primarily in California. Its 2024 median grant was $100,000, and funding is by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.5B
Grants
1,125
Total Given
$215.9M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from TGZ Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
TGZ Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?